Pink Toed Tarantula Care

General basic care information for the the tropical tree dwelling Pink Toed Tarantula. A great beguinners species.

TEMPERATURE

22-26C daytime,Ambient room temperature is normally ok

70-85% humidity

LIGHTING

Lighting should be subtle and natural No special UV or heat lamps are needed. They thrive in ambient room light and prefer dim, shaded areas within their enclosure, much like their native rainforest habitat. Bright lighting can stress them, so it’s best to avoid direct exposure and instead use diffused daylight or low-intensity LED lighting if visibility or plant growth is needed. If you're displaying them, gentle illumination that mimics dusk or canopy light creates a beautiful and calming effect.

HOUSING

Housing for the Pink Toe Tarantula should prioritize vertical climbing space and airflow. A secure, well-ventilated arboreal terrarium, ideally around 30x30x45 cm, is perfect for an adult, with plenty of height for webbing and exploration. Furnish the enclosure with cork bark, twigs, and foliage to mimic rainforest canopy structure and give the spider hiding and webbing spots. The lid must fit snugly to prevent escapes, and ventilation should be cross-flow to reduce stagnant air and mold buildup. For young spiderlings a smaller tall container will suffice until they are large enough.

FEEDING

Feeding Pink Toe Tarantulas varies slightly with age. Juveniles should be offered small, soft-bodied prey like pinhead crickets or fruit flies every 2–5 days, ensuring the food is appropriately sized to prevent injury and encourage hunting. Adults, on the other hand, thrive on larger insects like crickets, roaches, or locusts, fed roughly every 5–10 days. Each feeding should be monitored, and uneaten prey removed within 24 hours to reduce stress and maintain cleanliness. A shallow water dish should always be available, helping with hydration and ambient humidity.

BREEDING & SEXING

Sexing Pink Toe Tarantulas is best done post-molt by examining the shed exoskeleton (exuviae) for spermathecae—reproductive organs present only in females, visible under magnification. Males typically mature faster and develop longer legs, pedipalps with bulbous tips (emboli), and tibial hooks for mating. Breeding should be attempted only with mature, healthy specimens in a calm, secure environment. Introductions must be cautious, as males are at risk—success involves gentle courtship, and after mating, females may lay an egg sac within 4–6 weeks, which contains 50–150 spiderlings. Proper humidity, minimal disturbance, and temperature stability are key during this period.

GENERAL

The Pink Toe Tarantula  is a captivating arboreal species native to South America, best known for its velvety black body and charming pink-tipped toes. Their calm disposition, moderate size, and relatively simple care requirements make them a favorite among beginner keepers. Unlike many terrestrial tarantulas, Pink Toes are active climbers and often spin dense webs in elevated spaces. They're not only visually stunning but also generally non-aggressive, relying on quick retreats rather than defensive displays. With proper enclosure setup and humidity management, they're a great introduction to arboreal species and tarantula care overall.